Valencia

The Valencia orange is a late-season fruit, and therefore a popular variety when navel oranges are out of season oranges are small to medium size, averaging 7-10 centimeters in diameter, and are round to oval in shape. The thin rind is golden orange with a rough, leathery texture due to many prominent oil glands that contain fragrant essential oils. Underneath the surface of the rind, the white, spongy pith clings tightly to the flesh making the fruit somewhat difficult to peel. The yellow-orange flesh is tender, extremely juicy, contains 1-6 cream-colored seeds, and is divided into 10-12 segments by thin membranes. , Valencia oranges have a balanced, sweet-tart flavor.

Navel

Navel oranges is very popular. are characterized by the growth of a second fruit at the apex, which protrudes slightly and resembles a human navel. They are primarily grown for human consumption for various reasons: their thicker skin makes them easy to peel, they are less juicy and their bitterness a result of the high concentrations of limonin and other limonoids – renders them less suitable for juice.

Nutritional Value

Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and have anti-inflammatory properties. They also contain some calcium, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium, They also contain antioxidants, and folate, that help boost immunity